Michael Casale - Niagara County Legislator

Traveled to Niagara-on-the-Lake Thursday for the Chamber of Commerce Lunch with Leaders - Canadian Edition. This follows the first Lunch with Leaders program at Apple Granny's in Lewiston last year hosted by the Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce. Happy to join with Mayor Anne Welch and Deputy Mayor Vic Eydt from the Village of Lewiston and Becky Wydysh, candidate for NYS Assembly and other local leaders to continue the conversation of how we can promote our bi-national region and all we have in common.

Today, on behalf of the Niagara County Legislature, I presented a check for $8,548 from the Legislature's Cultural Endowment Fund to the Castellani Art Museum, one of a number of organizations in the Arts & Cultural Coalition of Niagara County. I had the chance to meet with Michael Beam, Curator, Jess Minicucci and Mary Helen Miskuly, who gave me a tour of the latest exhibits, including the awesome USA 250, Celebrating the American Vision exhibit! A must see! The CAM is a cultural gem, right here in our own backyard! It's free and open to all Wednesday through Sunday, 11:00am to 5:00pm at 7 Varsity Drive on the Niagara University campus. We are grateful to Armand and Eleanor Castellani and family for your vision of cultural enrichment through the arts and for this beautiful museum.

Today, on behalf of the Niagara County Legislature, I presented Dave Wedekindt, President of Artpark & Company, a check for $81,880 from the Legislature's Cultural Endowment Fund. Artpark is one of a number of organizations in the Arts & Cultural Coalition of Niagara County, that offer cultural enrichment programs for citizens of all ages while attracting visitors from all over Western New York and from around the world. These organizations create a significant economic impact in our community, with Artpark alone generating a $13 million annual economic impact for Lewiston, Niagara County and WNY. Looking forward to another great season at Artpark!

Hello summer....FINALLY!

😎 Summer is almost here, and we’re kicking it off together! Join us on June 11th at Olcott Lobster Company for an evening of community, music, refreshments, and support for our campaign!

We’d love to see you there. Thank you to everyone helping us build a brighter future together! 💙💚 More details below.

We need Becky in Albany! Vote Becky Wydysh this November!

I had the distinct honor to attend the 62nd Annual Commencement Ceremony at SUNY Niagara this morning. Congratulations to all 380 graduates and congrats to Artem Denisenko, the President's Medallion recipient. Best of luck to all as you embark on the next chapter of your lives.

Very proud of Cathie Synor and Amy Schifferli of the Niagara County Department of Economic Development and the Agribusiness Outreach Forum team for winning the Niagara USA Chamber's Collaboration/Partnership Award today!

Attended the 2026 Niagara USA Chamber Honors Awards Luncheon today. Congrats to all the awardees. The Wurlitzer Building as Business of the Year; Edla Collora of Harrison Place as Business Person of the Year; A Better You Lifestyle, as Small Business of the Year; Niagara County Fair as Innovation Award winner; Sydney Watters, as Young Professional of the Year; Niagara Fall School District & Superintendent Mark Laurrie as National Grid Green Award winner; Newfane & Olcott Tourism Committee as the Spirit of Hospitality Tourism Award winner sponsored by Destination Niagara USA; Hon. Angelo Morinello as the Father Levesque Community Advocacy Award winner; Niagara County Agribusiness Forum, winner of the Collaboration/Partnership Award and Craig Turner with the Chairwoman's Award. Excellent lunch at Double Tree, great networking and great presentation on the "State of the Chamber" by Chairwoman Heidi Urban.

Happy Mother’s Day!

Enjoyed supporting my fellow Legislator Jesse Gooch at his fundraiser last night.